Eurovision 1977: Belgium’s Dream Express in focus
In 1977, for the first time, Belgium came to Eurovision as a firm favourite with the song ‘A Million in 1,2,3’ by quartet Dream Express. Read more
The ladies from Dream Express had already represented the Netherlands at Eurovision in 1970, by the time they were chosen for Belgium in 1977. Then as Hearts of Soul they had opened the contest finishing 7th with Waterman.
Dream Express were made up of the Indonesian born sisters, Bianca, Patricia and Stella Maessen. Stella represented Belgium in 1982 with Si Tu Aimes Ma Musique, finishing fourth.
In 1975 Belgian, Luc Mets, Bianca’s future husband, joined the ladies, turning the group into a quartet.They almost topped the. Belgium charts with the self named Dream Express single. The song also afforded them guest slots on U.K televising shows like Seaside Special.
In 1977 they went to number two in Belgium with their, A Million in 1,2,3 Eurovision entry. The group continued in various configurations for several years before splitting up. In 2010, as Hearts of Soul, Bianca and Stella reformed with yet another sister, Doreen.
In 1977, for the first time, Belgium came to Eurovision as a firm favourite with the song ‘A Million in 1,2,3’ by quartet Dream Express. Read more